Family Devotion 1: Honoring Authority

Theme: Honoring Parents and Authority

Time: Dinner Time

Activity: "Honor Jar"

Instructions:During dinner, place a jar in the center of the table.

Each family member shares one way they can honor their parents or another authority figure this week.

Write these on slips of paper and place them in the jar.Discussion Questions:Why is it important to honor our parents and authority figures?

How does honoring them honor God?Parenting Tip: Encourage open sharing and affirm each child's ideas. Remind them that honoring authority is a way to show love and respect.

Family Devotion 2: The Power of Obedience

Theme: Obedience to God and Parents

Time: After School Snack

Activity: "Simon Says with a Twist"

Instructions:Play a game of "Simon Says," but add a twist: after each round, discuss how listening and obeying can lead to good outcomes.

Share a Bible story where obedience led to blessings (e.g., Noah building the ark).Discussion Questions:How does obedience protect us?

Can you think of a time when obeying helped you?Parenting Tip: Use this time to reinforce the idea that obedience is not just about following rules but about trusting those who care for us.

Family Devotion 3: God’s Love in Discipline

Theme: Discipline and Love

Time: Bedtime

Activity: "Story Time Reflection"

Instructions:Read a short Bible story about God's discipline (e.g., Jonah and the Whale).

Discuss how God’s discipline is an act of love.Discussion Questions:Why did God discipline Jonah?

How does God show us love through discipline?Parenting Tip: Use a gentle tone and reassure your children that discipline is a way God shows His love and care for us.

Family Devotion 4: Working for the Lord

Theme: Serving God in Everyday Tasks

Time: Chore Time

Activity: "Work as Worship"

Instructions:As you do chores together, talk about how even small tasks can be done for God’s glory.

Encourage each child to choose a chore and do it as if they are doing it for Jesus.Discussion Questions:How can we serve God in our daily tasks?

What does it mean to work for the Lord?Parenting Tip: Praise your children for their efforts and remind them that every task, big or small, is important to God.

Family Devotion 5: Encouragement and Affirmation

Theme: Encouragement in the Family

Time: Family Game Night

Activity: "Affirmation Circle"

Instructions:Sit in a circle and take turns affirming each family member.

Share one thing you appreciate about each person and how they reflect God’s love.Discussion Questions:How does it feel to be encouraged?

Why is it important to encourage one another?Parenting Tip: Lead by example and be sincere in your affirmations. Encourage your children to see the good in others and express it.